Solicitor/Paralegal

BC Legal Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking two paralegals/solicitors to join their commercial litigation team. Ideal candidates will be proactive and organised, possessing strong communication skills and the ability to solve problems. Full training will be provided, and a competitive salary and benefits package is offered in this office-based role.

Benefits

Full training

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proactive and organised individuals with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the firm's commercial litigation team.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proficiency in technology

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate legal qualification

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Overview

BC Legal is a well-established legal firm, with a leading reputation in the field of litigation. We are currently diversifying and growing significantly into a new and exciting area of commercial law.

We are looking to hire two paralegals/solicitors to work directly with the firm's commercial litigation team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Ideally, this will be a candidate with prior litigation experience preferably in the field of commercial/consumer law. However, we are also open to receiving applications from bright, genuinely enthusiastic and committed undergraduates and postgraduates and those at any stage of their post university legal qualification route, seeking a first career step in law.

Requirements and qualities

Suitable candidates will be proactive, organised with excellent written, verbal and communication skills and the ability to think critically and solve problems. Attention to detail is paramount to success in the role.

They will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team. Candidates will require some proficiency in technology and in learning and operating various legal software.

What we offer and location

Full training will be provided. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer. This is an office based role, located in Southend-on-Sea.